One of the 36 bottles sourced from the pipe sold at Bonhams in February 2016, which had been bottled and stored under identical conditions. 6 bottles with the same fill (top shoulder) were opened and tasted together to investigate the extent of bottle variation in mature port.

Bottle 3: Clean and attractive appearance with the colour and density being very similar to the other bottles tasted allongside this one. The nose is unattractive, being dominated by bottle stink which persists in the glass even when rested for 90 minutes. The sulphurous flavours dominate the palate; the gentle tannins support the structure of the wine and the overall impression is of baked or stewed fruit in a light syrup. Spoiled by the bottle stink. 80/100. 15-Jun-16. Deacnted 3½ hours.